Rich Thompson | Relief Pitcher

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Blue Jays signed RHP Rich Thompson to a minor league contract.

The deal includes a spring training invite. Thompson appeared in three games between the Athletics and Angels, but spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 3.00 ERA and 56/20 K/BB ratio over 54 innings, so he could surprise if given the opportunity. Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:19:00 PM

Athletics sent RHP Rich Thompson outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

Thompson, who was just claimed off waivers from the Angels last week, was designated for assignment on Wednesday. However, he'll head down to the minors going unclaimed. It's a minor surprise, as he has a solid 2.93 ERA over 77 major league innings since the start of 2010, but the A's will happily keep him around as depth. Fri, Apr 27, 2012 03:20:00 PM

Athletics designated RHP Rich Thompson for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for righty reliever Jim Miller on the active roster. Thompson was just claimed off waivers from the Angels last week and may find himself in another organization in the coming days. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 2.93 ERA and 74/25 K/BB in 77 innings since 2010. Wed, Apr 25, 2012 12:53:00 PM

Athletics claimed RHP Rich Thompson off waivers from the Angels.

Thompson struggled early on this season before being designated for assignment, but he posted a 1.31 ERA over 13 appearances with the big club last year and a 0.61 ERA and 30/10 K/BB ratio at the Triple-A level. The A's still need to clear a spot on their roster to accommodate Thompson. Fri, Apr 20, 2012 03:05:00 PM

Depth Charts

Blue Jays placed 2B Devon Travis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with a left shoulder strain.

Travis re-injured his left shoulder on Tuesday. He was given a cortisone shot in hopes that he'd be able to power through the ailment, but apparently it hasn't had the desired effect. It's unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined.

Maicer Izturis is likely done for the season after right shoulder surgery.

Izturis hurt his shoulder last month while working his way back from a groin strain during a minor league rehab assignment. This is more bad luck for a guy who has appeared in just 11 major league games since the start of 2014 due to injury.

Blue Jays placed RHP Marcus Stroman on the 60-day disabled list with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Stroman will miss the entirety of the 2015 season as he recovers from the injury. In his absence, both Daniel Norris and Aaron Sanchez have golden opportunities to work in the rotation throughout the season.